What are the responsibilities and job description for the Medical Billing Specialist position at Enso Counseling Group, PLLC?
We are seeking a qualified and dedicated medical biller to join our group psychotherapy practice. In this position, you will be responsible for a variety of tasks requiring tracking of account balances, and soliciting payments from clients. As our medical biller, your daily duties will include maintaining billing accounts, appealing denied claims, and recording late payments.
To succeed in this role, you must possess knowledge of, or the ability to learn, Simple Practice, various insurance websites and medical insurance policies. The ideal candidate must also be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, as communicating with clients and various insurance agents will form a large part of the job.
Medical Biller Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit billing data and medical claims to insurance companies.
- Ensure the patient’s medical information is accurate and up to date.
- Prepare bills and invoices, and document amounts due to medical procedures and services.
- Collect and review referrals and pre-authorizations.
- Monitor and record late payments.
- Follow-up on missed payments and resolve financial discrepancies.
- Examine patient bills for accuracy and request any missing information.
- Investigate and appeal denied claims.
- Help patients develop patient payment plans.
- Maintain billing software by updating rate change, cash spreadsheets, and current collection reports.
- Credential new clinicians with insurance companies.
- Return intake phone calls.
- Send referrals to clinicians.
- Admin activities including mailings, PO Box, and office supply ordering.
Medical Biller Requirements:
- Education in business, health care administration, accounting or relevant field.
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a medical biller or similar role.
- Solid understanding of billing software and electronic medical records.
- Must have the ability to manage time effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Outstanding problem-solving and organizational abilities.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 – 25 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
Experience:
- ICD-10: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $22